By Staff Reporter
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a wholly owned international subsidiary, DEWA International, to develop conventional and clean energy and water projects across global markets, marking a major expansion of Dubai’s utility sector beyond the UAE.
The announcement was made by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s headquarters, in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, senior officials, board members and strategic partners.
According to DEWA, the new subsidiary is already operational and will focus on identifying a pipeline of international projects while building partnership networks in key global markets. It will operate across both power and water sectors, drawing on Dubai’s infrastructure development experience.
DEWA International will initially target markets where the utility already has established relationships and geographic advantages, before expanding into a wider international portfolio. The company said it will deliver end-to-end capabilities, including project structuring, governance, risk management, and operations.
The expansion is supported by strong financial performance, with DEWA reporting AED 32.8 billion in revenue in 2025 and a net profit after tax of AED 9.06 billion. The utility also stated it ranks first globally in 13 key performance indicators.
Officials said the initiative aligns with rising global demand for energy and water infrastructure, projected to exceed USD 20 trillion by 2035, driven by energy transition needs and concerns over energy security.
DEWA said the move reinforces Dubai’s ambition to position itself as a global provider of expertise in energy, water, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Source: Emirates News Agency
